Retail and shop lighting in East Sussex
Retail lighting combines general lighting, accent lighting on displays and window lighting so products look their best and customers can move around easily. We cover East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings.
Retail and shop lighting work in East Sussex
Window lighting matters on East Sussex high streets after dark. A timeclock can keep the window lit into the evening without leaving the whole shop on.
For East Sussex retailers we usually work after closing so the shop trades as normal the next day.
What's included
- Track and spot lighting to accent displays and window stands
- Night and weekend installation to avoid trading hours
- Emergency lighting and exit signs for escape routes
- General lighting for sales floors and stockrooms
Guide prices in East Sussex
Typical budgets for East Sussex, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £55 – £160 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £85 – £215 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| DALI dimming and control | £55 – £160 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £65 – £160 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
Example: 24 LED panels and 20 LED battens in a shop and stockroom, about £3,000 – £8,150 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in East Sussex
Approved Document L (2021 edition, with 2023 amendments) asks for new general lighting to average at least 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt, or to use the LENI method. The 2026 edition raises this to more than 105 for work under it from 24 March 2027.
Towns we cover in East Sussex
- Brighton
- Eastbourne
- Hastings
- Hove
- Bexhill-on-Sea
- Hailsham
- Seaford
- Rottingdean
- Crowborough
- Portslade
- Peacehaven
- Uckfield
- Lewes
- Battle
- Burwash
- Forest Row
- Hartfield
- Heathfield
- Icklesham
- Long Man
- Mayfield
- Newhaven
- Peasmarsh
- Ringmer
- Salehurst
- Wadhurst
- Westham
Retail and shop lighting FAQs for East Sussex
How are prices set in East Sussex?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in East Sussex?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in East Sussex must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Can you install without closing the shop?
Yes. Most retail work is done after closing or overnight so the shop opens as normal.
Do shops need emergency lighting?
Usually. Where escape routes or open areas need illumination if the power fails, the responsible person must provide emergency lighting under fire safety law.